Description

His Glorious Night (MGM, 1929). Title Lobby Card (11" X
14"). At one time, John Gilbert was one of the top leading men in
silent-era Hollywood. Renowned for his dashing good looks and
romantic portrayals, he was at the top of the heap after the death
of Rudolph Valentino, his chief rival, in 1926. Add to that a
torrid affair with superstar Greta Garbo, and Gilbert had all the
makings of a legendary career. But, after significant publicity
leading up to their marriage, Garbo got cold feet and left Gilbert
at the altar, a move that devastated the handsome star both
personally and professionally. From then on, his career went
downhill, reaching its nadir in this picture, his first sound film.
Reportedly, his voice was too high-pitched and reedy to match his
dashing image, and audiences laughed at inappropriate times. In
fact, this picture was the inspiration for the classic motion
picture, Singin' in the Rain. After this movie, Gilbert
would make just a handful of additional films before passing away
from a heart attack in 1936 at the age of 39. Offered here is a
beautiful title card for this turning point film, which shows edge
wear, a tear in the top left, a larger tear in the center of the
image, and pinholes in the top corners. All of these issues have
been expertly addressed with professional restoration, resulting in
a card that is extremely attractive and presentable. Very Good+.